Sola Sobowale is a veteran Nigerian actress, screenwriter, director and producer who is well known for her role in the Nollywood movie, “King of boys”.
She was brought to the spotlight in 2001, after featiring in the popular Nigerian television drama series, Super Story.
She is a highly respected and talented actress in the Nigerian film industry and an alumnus of the prestigious University of Ibadan.
Profile summary
Name: Sola Sobowale
Born: 26th December, 1965
State of origin: Ondo State, Nigeria
Education: University of Ibadan
Marital status: Married
Career: Actress
Biography
Sola Sobowale hails from Ondo State, Nigeria, she was birthed to Mr. Joseph and Mrs. Esther Olagookun on the 26th of December 1965.
After her elementary and secondary education in Ondo State, she proceeded to the University of Ibadan where she bagged a bachelor’s degree in Theatre Arts.
Career
Sola entered the movie industry by taking numerous roles in movies produced by Awada Kerikeri Group, under the leadership of Adebayo Salami.
She starred in the village headmaster, Mirror in the sun and Yoruba themed movie, Asewo To Re Mecca.
She also produced and directed several Nigerian films including Ohun Oko Somida, a 2010 Nigerian film that stars Adebayo Salami.
She featured in Dangerous Twins, a 2004 Nigerian drama film produced by Tade Ogidan, written and directed by Niji Akanni and Family on fire produced and directed by Tade Ogidan.
Her role in King of Boys is one of her most outstanding performances where she played Eniola Salami, a powerful and ruthless businesswoman and politician known as “The King of Boys.”
In 2022, she revealed on her Instagram page that she had been cast in her first Bollywood role for the upcoming film by film director Hamisha Daryani Ahuja.
With over two decades of experience in the industry, Sola Sobowale has appeared in numerous movies and TV shows, showcasing her versatility and ability to bring characters to life on screen.
She is known for her strong presence, emotional depth, and ability to connect with audiences through her performances which have made significant impacts in the movie industry.
Movies
- Diamond Ring
- Dangerous Twins
- The Wedding Party
- Christmas is Coming
- Hustle
- King of Boys
- Gold Statue
- King of Boys
- Crazy People
- The Men’s Club
- Wives on Strike: The Revolution
- Gold Statue
- Shadow Parties
- In Case of Incasity
- King of Boys: The Return of the King
- Aníkúlápó amongst others.
Personal life
Sola is known for her elegance, creativity, beauty, and her quintessential interpretation of roles in movies.
She is happily married and has four children, three girls and a boy.
She was chosen to be the brand ambassador for Mouka mattress company’s Wellbeing range.
Awards
Sola has over the years received several awards and nominations for her outstanding performances, they include;
Best Actress in a Leading Role at the Africa Movie Academy awards in 2019 and several other movie nominations.
Controversies
In May, 2024, Sola Sobowale was accused of taking menial jobs to make ends meet and she was subsequently arrested for drug trafficking in Saudi Arabia but the veteran actress openly debunked this claims and attributed her fortune as being a blessing from God.
Net worth
She has amassed a wealth of over $5 Million solely from her career as an actress and endorsements deals.
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